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Groups say Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 has defects

The groups said hearings on the bill were narrow and technical and did not give a voice to women

Several organisations have said that there are defects in the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013.

The groups, who are in favour of legislating for the X Case, have said that defects in the bill may contravene the A, B and C decision at the European Court of Human Rights.

The organisations, which include the National Women's Council, Action on X and the Irish Family Planning Association, also criticised the Oireachtas Health Committee for not inviting them to participate in hearings on the bill.